Questar Southern Trails Pipeline - Gas Pipeline in Mohave Valley, Arizona

Questar Southern Trails Pipeline is a gas pipeline facility located at 2520 Boundary Cone Road in Mohave Valley, Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The pipeline is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As part of the broader natural gas infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. Pipelines in this region typically transport natural gas from production areas to distribution networks, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The pipeline's location in Mohave Valley places it in a desert environment with sparse population density, which can influence risk factors related to proximity to populated areas. The facility plays a role in the natural gas supply chain for the southwestern United States, supporting energy reliability and economic activity in the region.

The pipeline traverses the Mojave Desert region, characterized by arid conditions and sensitive desert ecosystems. Proximity to waterways such as the Colorado River, which is approximately 10 miles east, introduces potential environmental concerns related to pipeline integrity and water resource protection. The area's low population density reduces human exposure risk, but the desert environment poses challenges for corrosion and cathodic protection systems due to soil conditions.